Firefighter-Recruit Candidate Forum

On Saturday, October 26, 2013, the San José Fire Department held a recruit candidate forum for those interested in applying for a position as a firefighter recruit. The event was held at the San José Convention Center (now known as the SAP Center) and was attended by hundreds of men and women seeking to learn more about the process of becoming a member of the San José Fire Department.

The Forum featured presentations describing the requirements to become a San José firefighter recruit, the application and testing process, and the San José Fire Academy training experience.

FAQs

How much of your “score” is based on qualifications, written scores and oral scores?

Is there a guide or preparation sheet for the Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ)?

Please visit our Selection Process webpage to learn more about the Personal History Questionnaire.

When will SJFD begin accepting firefighter recruit applications?

The San José Fire Department is no longer accepting firefighter recruit applications (the last firefighter recruitment application process closed on May 14, 2018). If you're interested in learning more about future career opportunities, sign up for our email list.